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Return of the Jedi

1983Movie2 h 12 minPG

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic588.4Rotten Tomatoes83%94%

A cathartic, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy and the future, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Return to a galaxy far far away.

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

Feels like

  • Epic Space Opera Finale
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster
  • John Williams Score Masterpiece
  • Father-Son Redemption Arc
  • High-Stakes Military Battle
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Iconic Pop Culture Event
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Spectacular Visual Effects

Cast

24 of 84

Crew

Directed by
Richard Marquand
Written by
George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan
Produced by
Howard G. Kazanjian
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

May 25, 1983 · 2 h 12 min · PG

Released
May 25, 1983
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$573 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Humanizing Moment, Unstoppable Rage, Ascetic Aesthetic +9

  • Humanizing Moment
  • Unstoppable Rage
  • Ascetic Aesthetic
  • Geo Effects
  • Praetorian Guard
  • Anti-Vehicle
  • Literal Disarming
  • George Lucas Altered Version
  • Briefer Than They Think
  • Mutual Kill
  • Aerial Canyon Chase
  • Troll

12 of 520 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Return of the Jedi?"

Questions about Return of the Jedi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Return of the Jedi?

Disney+

In the United States, Return of the Jedi streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (87 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Return of the Jedi okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Return of the Jedi?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Return of the Jedi a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$573 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $32 million to make and earned $573 million worldwide, 17.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Return of the Jedi use?

Humanizing MomentUnstoppable RageAscetic AestheticGeo EffectsPraetorian GuardAnti-VehicleLiteral DisarmingGeorge Lucas Altered VersionBriefer Than They ThinkMutual KillAerial Canyon ChaseTrolland 508 more

TV Tropes lists 520 tropes for it, including Humanizing Moment, Unstoppable Rage, and Ascetic Aesthetic.